Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic disorder involving mainly the intestinal tract,
but possibly other gastrointestinal and extraintestinal organs. Although etiology is still …

The management plan for a patient with Crohn's disease should take into account the
activity, site and behaviour of disease, and should always be discussed with the patient …

This paper is the second in a series of two publications relating to the European Crohn's and
Colitis Organisation [ECCO] evidence-based consensus on the diagnosis and management …

Background Adhesive small-bowel obstruction (SBO) contributes significantly to emergency
surgical workload. Laparotomy remains the standard approach. Despite published reports …

Background & Aims There have been varying reports of mortality after intestinal resection for
the inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs). We performed a systematic review and meta …

The majority of patients with Crohn's disease require abdominal surgery during their lifetime,
some of whom will require multiple operations. Postoperative complications are seen more …

Abstract The Italian Society of Colorectal Surgery (SICCR) promoted the project reported
here, which consists of a position statement of Italian colorectal surgeons to address the …

Background: Race and socioeconomic status (SES) significantly affect the content and
delivery of healthcare for multiple chronic disease states. Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) …

Aim There is a requirement of an expansive and up to date review of surgical management
of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that can dovetail with the medical guidelines produced …

Despite advancements in medical therapy of Crohn's disease (CD), majority of patients with
CD will eventually require surgical intervention, with at least a third of patients requiring …